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...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with major heat risk.
Afternoon temperatures between 105 to 111 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Western Pima County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson
Metro Area, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County
and Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep in mind you may need to adjust your plans based on the
latest health and safety guidelines from CDC and your local
officials. Cooling shelters may need to take your temperature or
ask questions about how you are feeling.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive homers, Diamondbacks beat Padres 4-3

Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive homers, Diamondbacks beat Padres 4-3

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Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive home runs in the second inning, Ketel Marte singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games. The Padres lost their fifth straight, tying their longest losing streak of the season. They were coming off being swept in a three-game series at the Los Angeles Angels, who have the AL’s second-worst record. Fernando Tatis Jr. singled, doubled and singled in his first three at-bats to tie the Padres’ record with hits in eight straight at-bats. Kevin Ginkel (5-1) got the win and Jeremiah Estrada (2-1) took the loss. Paul Sewald pitched the ninth for his seventh save.

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Records tumble in Southwest US as temperatures soar well into triple digits and 122 in Death Valley

Records tumble in Southwest US as temperatures soar well into triple digits and 122 in Death Valley

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Records have tumbled across the Southwest United States as temperatures soared past 110 degrees in parts of California, Nevada and Arizona. At a campaign rally for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Phoenix, 11 people fell ill from heat exhaustion Thursday afternoon and were taken to the hospital. All were treated and later released. The National Weather Service says the Southwest's first heat wave of the year is expected to keep a grip on the region for at least another day. New record highs Thursday included 113 in Phoenix and 111 in Las Vegas. Death Valley National Park set a new daily high of 122.